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as in laugh
something said or done to cause laughter
he was known for his hilarious jokes
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as in parody
a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something
her rendition of the national anthem is a joke
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as in fool
a person or thing that is made fun of
having lost his looks and his voice years ago, these days he's just a show business joke and fodder for late-night comedy
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as in to fun
to make jokes
he was known for his ability to joke about his lack of anything resembling a social life
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Recent Examples of joke
Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
The legal fight has turned into a saga that at points became fodder for jokes at the Twain gala.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Do not joke your way around the uncomfortable part.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Others have described Brooks as setting off Roman candles with his jokes.
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Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
The legal fight has turned into a saga that at points became fodder for jokes at the Twain gala.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
Verb
Following the convincing 3-0 victory over Czechia while resting some starters, the atmosphere on the Mexican team has been very relaxed, with several videos showing the players joking around with each other.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Do not joke your way around the uncomfortable part.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joke
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Fox Sports cameras showed Swift sharing a laugh with Kelce’s mother, Donna Kelce, in a suite.
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Davidson cowrote each episode, providing plenty of laughs and adding an extra bounce to the show’s hopeful ending.
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Scary Movie paved the way for more big-screen parodies, including Date Movie (2006), Epic Movie (2007), and Meet the Spartans (2008).
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Their outmoded style, with its seriousness and corniness, its big acting choices and low budgets, is basically impossible to recreate without falling into parody.
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Being a gent or a supplicant wasn’t the same as being a fool, though.
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Don’t let the simple style fool you, though, because the ultra-soft foam insoles provide solid arch support.
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If there was any skepticism due to the level of competition Moss faced in college, don’t kid yourself.
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Just kidding, but seeing Angela’s team sweep Shamea’s at the Bailey Bowl basketball tournament was almost as satisfying as knowing Charles got to witness his former team’s historic win in person.
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While the flagship movie franchise is coming to an end, Diesel previously teased that NBCUniversal has four TV shows in development from the Fast & Furious world.
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The featurette teases Zada as Haymitch, with scenes ranging from the literal sunrise on his Reaping Day to Capitol interviews to the Games itself.
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Oh, but the Padres manager was ready with the joking last night.
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Still, Yoon’s joking somehow lightens the mood.
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Olikara, who grew up around Wisconsin’s farmland, bristles at how routinely rural America is flattened into caricature.
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Honestly, Suzie has been a caricature of a demanding boss straight from some sort of rom-com situation, but Paula finally dresses her down here and the scene is delightful.
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The Angels’ lucky Pikachu might not be a trade target going into the deadline.
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Spurs have approached this summer window with a determination to back their head coach, and to be ruthless and decisive in their pursuit of targets.
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“Joke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joke. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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